Why Nuggets aren't in a rush to sign Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets and Peyton Watson haven't yet reached a contract agreement for the 2026-27 NBA season, or potentially beyond.He's a restricted free agent coming off the best season of his career, and things are moving slow.That might be a bit by design for Denver.MORE: Caleb Wilson fires a subtle shot at AJ Dybantsa, Darryn PetersonWhy hasn't Peyton Watson signed yet?It sounds like Denver is considering the big picture of its roster.The Denver Post's Bennett Durando reported this week that the Nuggets don't seem likely to run it back with the same roster as last season just to be in the second apron and have a huge luxury tax bill.Watson and Spencer Jones are both RFAs. Watson will cost a lot more than Jones, to be sure, but they're both sort of in limbo at the moment.Restricted free ag